

Singapore introduces digital platform for anti-money laundering
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced COSMIC, a digital platform enabling financial institutions to share customer...
Apr 4, 2024


Singapore makes first conviction in massive USD2.2bn money laundering probe
Su Wenqiang, a Cambodian passport holder implicated in a SGD3bn (USD2.2bn) money laundering case, was sentenced to 13 months in jail, the...
Apr 3, 2024


Southeast Asian central banks join payment initiative
Brunei Darussalam Central Bank, BDCB, and Bank of the Lao PDR, BOL, have officially joined the initiative, bringing the total to eight...
Apr 2, 2024


Luxury property financier hit with more fraud charges in Singapore
Turkish national Vang Shuiming, implicated in Singapore’s largest money-laundering case, received six additional charges for fraud and...
Mar 28, 2024


Malaysia announces major tax breaks for digital companies
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) will unveil new tax incentives in May for companies with Malaysia Digital and existing...
Mar 27, 2024


Philippine SEC moves to block Binance, MiTrade for lack of licence
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested the National Telecommunications Company (NTC) block Binance and...
Mar 26, 2024


Beijing to relax market access in push for foreign investment
Chinese Premier Li Qiang revealed plans for new regulations to address market access and cross-border data flows, aiming to bolster...
Mar 26, 2024


Vietnam moves to ease foreign investment in stock market
The Vietnam State Securities Commission (SSC) is taking significant steps to enhance the stock market by addressing foreign institutional...
Mar 25, 2024


Goldman Sachs lawsuit opens door for Malaysia to review 1MDB deal
Malaysia sees Goldman Sachs’ lawsuit over the 1MDB scandal as an opportunity to reassess a previous settlement. Second Finance Minister...
Mar 21, 2024


China imposes lifetime securities ban on Evergrande founder
China’s securities regulator has imposed a lifetime ban from the securities market on Hui Ka-yan, the former chairman of China...
Mar 20, 2024


Vietnam targets insurance market manipulation with new decree
At the 31st National Assembly Standing Committee meeting, Vietnam’s Finance Minister Ho Durc Phoc addressed concerns over unethical...
Mar 18, 2024


HKMA launches Phase 2 of e-HKD pilot of digital currency use
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the initiation of Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme, aimed at exploring further...
Mar 18, 2024


OKX joins elite group of licensed crypto exchanges in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, in-principle approval for a Major Payment...
Mar 14, 2024


Crypto.com prepares for regulatory approval to enter Korean market
Crypto.com, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, is set to launch an exchange app in Korea in the first half of this year,...
Mar 12, 2024


Hong Kong introduces wholesale central bank digital currency initiative
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled Project Ensemble, a venture aimed at advancing the tokenisation market through a new...
Mar 12, 2024


Cross-border digital transfers set for 2026 in Southeast Asia
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to launch an instant cross-border digital remittance service in Southeast Asia by July 2026,...
Mar 8, 2024


Thai SEC sets new IPO disclosure rules
The SEC has introduced new IPO disclosure requirements, effective March 1, mandating companies to reveal the names of the top 40 share...
Mar 6, 2024


Singapore’s MAS calls for transparency in private banking amid rising demand
Private banks are preparing for an expected increase in demand from affluent clients amid stricter sector oversight. With potential...
Mar 6, 2024


Hong Kong draws 24 crypto exchange licence applicants
Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global cryptocurrency hub has attracted licence applications from 24 companies, including notable firms...
Mar 5, 2024


Asset managers flag low tax companies as financial risks
Asset managers are increasingly concerned about companies with low tax bills, fearing significant financial risks. Firms like Federated...
Mar 4, 2024







